Folic Acid Solution Kit


Uses


How should I take or use Folic Acid Solution Kit?

Contents

  • Pre-labelled 60 mL amber glass bottles with stopper and cap x 2
  • 10 mL oral syringes x 2
  • PIL x 1
  • Extra labels for bottle x 2
  • Instructions

    There are three stages to using the folic acid solution kit: preparation, administration and cleaning.

    Stage 1 : Preparation

    Prepare a new bottle of the medicine every week with the reusable solution kit:

    • One amber bottle with stopper and cap
    • 10 mL syringe
    • Cooled boiled water
    1. Using the 10 mL syringe, measure 50mL of cooled boiled water and transfer into the bottle.
    2. Add one Folic acid 5mg tablet into the bottle.
    3. Put the stopper back and screw the black cap on. Leave to stand at room temperature for approximately 40-45 minutes to allow the tablet to dissolve.
    4. Shake the bottle well. The tablet should have dissolved to give a translucent solution.
    5. The oral folic acid suspension is now ready for use.
    6. Store the medicine in the fridge for up to 1 week (7 days expiry upon preparation).

Tip: To remember when to prepare – choose a day of the week and note it down either in your calendar or this leaflet /bottle label.

Day of Preparation: Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun (circle accordingly).

Stage 2. Administration

Use the 1 mL syringe provided with your medicine to measure the correct dose.
  1.  Always shake the bottle well before taking each dose to obtain a uniform mixture.
  2.  Syringe out and administer the correct dose.
  3.  Take the syringe apart (plunger and dispenser) straight after dosing, and rinse both parts of the syringe  under running tap water
  4.  After one week, empty the remaining contents in the bottle into the sink. Wash the bottle and allow to dry.
  5.  Prepare a new suspension by following steps in Stage 1 using the other bottle provided.

Stage 3. Cleaning

The contents of the kit are reusable and should be cleaned thoroughly before each use.

Syringes (plunger and dispenser): This should be cleaned after each use. They can be cleaned by rinsing both parts of the syringe under running tap water and allow to dry after.

 Amber bottles: As they are used for weekly preparation; it must be cleaned after the remaining contents are discarded each week. Wash the bottle and cap with soap and rinse with tap water; if desired the bottle can be soaked in hot water before allowing it to dry. Two amber bottles are provided to allow sufficient time for cleaning and drying.


Handling


How should I store Folic Acid Solution Kit?

  • Keep away from children
  • Keep in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight
  • Store in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.

Disclaimers

Please take note that the above is not a complete list of all possible side effects. If you have any concerns about your medication or if you have other side effects that you think are caused by this medication, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.

If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.

This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System, and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity, and Watsons), and the Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.

Last Updated on October 2017



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